Carver Lumber sells lumber and general building supplies to building contractors in a medium-sized town in Montana. Data regarding the store's operations follow: Sales are budgeted at $350,000 for November, $320,000 for December, and $300,000 for January Collections are expected to be 90% in the month of sale and 10% in the month following the sale. The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales. The company desires to have an ending merchandise inventory equal to 60% of the following month's cost of goods sold. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase. Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $24,700. Monthly depreciation is $16,000. Ignore taxes. Balance Sheet October 31 Assets Cash $ 19,000 Accounts receivable 77,000 Inventory 157,500 Property, plant and equipment, net of 1,002,000 $502,000 accumulated depreciation Total assets $1,255,500 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable $ 272,000 Common stock 780,000 Retained earnings 203,500 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,255,500 Retained earnings at the end of December would be: Multiple Choice $236,400 52896 $289,600 $296,000 $203,500